Premier League giants ready to swoop in for Antoine Griezmann in the summer

According to reports from transfer news website Fichajes, Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a keen eye on Antoine Griezmann’s situation to try and land the Frenchman’s services for the 2022-23 season.

Griezmann’s return to Atletico Madrid after an underwhelming stint at Barcelona was one of the most talked-about moves in the previous summer window. The Blaugrana loaned him to Atleti in order to relieve some of the pressure on their wage bill in a time of immense financial strain.

However, Griezmann’s return to former club Atletico has not entirely gone to plan. The reigning Spanish champions have entered a major slump in form and the French forward has not managed to replicate the form he displayed previously with Los Colchoneros.

Atletico could reportedly cut the loan deal short, with Griezmann perhaps having to make his way back to Catalonia. However, with Xavi Hernandez’s new, youthful project in the building, he may struggle to fit in once again.

This makes the prospect of a Premier League move look viable for the World Cup winner. Despite the effects of the pandemic, Premier League clubs remain in relatively strong financial positions, and the bigger teams like Tottenham will easily be able to meet the economic requirements to sign someone like Griezmann.

Spurs boss Antonio Conte will be looking to reinforce his attacking lineup to try and propel the North Londoners to some elusive silverware. And with Harry Kane’s future rather uncertain, it could be a good move to try and land Griezmann to bolster the frontline.